This document explains the philosophy for Iowa 4-H record keeping, including learning objectives and general guidelines. Also included are the five steps to record keeping and best practices on formatting your record book.

You may use the first page on its own as a handout for record keeping meetings or workshops, or use the entire five-page document for more in-depth information on record keeping.

Replaces: Record Keeping Philosophy (4H 95), Achieving Goals Through 4-H Record Keeping (4H 91), Using Audio or Video Tapes for 4-H Project Record Keeping (4H 97A), and 4-H Record Keeping Portfolio Guidelines (4H 97B).